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AO12 ULB

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,492 mi
Last recorded59,492 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ULB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,531 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 57,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 56,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 56,693 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 55,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 54,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,956 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,352 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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AO12 ULB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 ULB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 ULB registered?

AO12 ULB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AO12 ULB safe to buy?

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